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AD08 PYL

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,673 mi
Last recorded186,673 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 PYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 186,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear spring corroded but appears sound

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2022 181,455 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Aug 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat damaged

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underneath repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Jul 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch sharp edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 169,342 miles

Front bumper bar mounts corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 169,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front bumper bar mounts corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 152,464 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 152,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 135,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 105,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,203 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 78,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,864 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 65,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,715 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AD08 PYL is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 105,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD08 PYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AD08 PYL is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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